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“For the bread of God is He who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.”
John 6:33

Today’s Bible Reading

The Lord will destroy Damascus, but will preserve a remnant of faithful people.

BibleGateway: Isaiah 17 ESV Text: Isaiah 17 Isaiah 17 (Listen) An Oracle Concerning Damascus 17:1 An oracle concerning Damascus.   Behold, Damascus will cease to be a city    and will become a heap of ruins.2   The cities of Aroer are deserted;    they will be for flocks,    which will lie down, and none will make them afraid.3   The fortress will disappear from Ephraim,    and… The Lord will destroy Damascus, but will preserve a remnant of faithful people.

Moses holding up His arms over the battlefield was a way to show how necessary it is to have God’s blessing and help. In whatever endeavor, let us rely on the Lord to see us through. Also, don’t forget to hold up your pastor’s arms. He’s only a man, and your encouragement is invaluable.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 17 ESV Text: Exodus 17 KJV Text: Exodus 17:1-16 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 17:      1 And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their… Moses holding up His arms over the battlefield was a way to show how necessary it is to have God’s blessing and help. In whatever endeavor, let us rely on the Lord to see us through. Also, don’t forget to hold up your pastor’s arms. He’s only a man, and your encouragement is invaluable.

Whenever things get hard for the Israelites, it’s complain, complain, complain. Even so, the Lord, in His mercy, provides for His grumbling people. The Lord never fails to provide for His people. May He replace our complaining, with trusting hearts filled with thanksgiving.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 16 ESV Text: Exodus 16 KJV Text: Exodus 16:1-36 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 16:      1 And they took their journey from Elim, and all the congregation of the children of Israel came… Whenever things get hard for the Israelites, it’s complain, complain, complain. Even so, the Lord, in His mercy, provides for His grumbling people. The Lord never fails to provide for His people. May He replace our complaining, with trusting hearts filled with thanksgiving.

The Lord gives a complete victory to Israel over the Egyptians. Through Jesus, He’s given us a full and final victory over sin, death, and Satan. With Israel of old, how can we not sing a song of praise for all the marvelous things the Lord has done for us, and continues to do for us.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 15 ESV Text: Exodus 15 KJV Text: Exodus 15:1-27 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 15:      1 Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the LORD, and spake, saying, I… The Lord gives a complete victory to Israel over the Egyptians. Through Jesus, He’s given us a full and final victory over sin, death, and Satan. With Israel of old, how can we not sing a song of praise for all the marvelous things the Lord has done for us, and continues to do for us.

“Do not be afraid . . . The LORD will fight for you.” After speaking these words through Moses, the Lord follows through, rescuing His people by the incredible parting of the Red Sea. The Lord always keeps His promises. So don’t be afraid. Sit back and watch the Lord fight for you.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 14 ESV Text: Exodus 14 KJV Text: Exodus 14:1-31 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 14:      1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Speak unto the children of Israel, that they turn… “Do not be afraid . . . The LORD will fight for you.” After speaking these words through Moses, the Lord follows through, rescuing His people by the incredible parting of the Red Sea. The Lord always keeps His promises. So don’t be afraid. Sit back and watch the Lord fight for you.

The Passover is to be a yearly celebration. When future generations ask about its meaning, fathers will tell how the Lord’s mighty hand brought the people out of bondage. Let Christian fathers today earnestly pass down the great and liberating truths of God’s Word to their children.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 13 ESV Text: Exodus 13 KJV Text: Exodus 13:1-22 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 13:      1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying, 2 Sanctify unto me all the firstborn, whatsoever openeth the… The Passover is to be a yearly celebration. When future generations ask about its meaning, fathers will tell how the Lord’s mighty hand brought the people out of bondage. Let Christian fathers today earnestly pass down the great and liberating truths of God’s Word to their children.

Lamb’s blood painted on the frame of the door saves the life of the firstborn within that house. As firstborn Egyptians die throughout the land, Pharaoh relents. God’s people are finally free. Yet the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God, has won a far greater freedom for sinful man.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 12 ESV Text: Exodus 12 KJV Text: Exodus 12:1-51 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 12:      1 And the LORD spake unto Moses and Aaron in the land of Egypt, saying, 2 This month… Lamb’s blood painted on the frame of the door saves the life of the firstborn within that house. As firstborn Egyptians die throughout the land, Pharaoh relents. God’s people are finally free. Yet the blood of Jesus, the Lamb of God, has won a far greater freedom for sinful man.

The last of ten plagues will bring about the death of every firstborn son in Egypt. Noteworthy is that the Lord hardens Pharaoh’s heart. When a person perpetually hardens his heart against the Lord, it may lead to the terrible judgment of the Lord hardening that person’s heart. “Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word!”

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BibleGateway: Exodus 11 ESV Text: Exodus 11 KJV Text: Exodus 11:1-10 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 11:      1 And the LORD said unto Moses, Yet will I bring one plague more upon Pharaoh, and upon… The last of ten plagues will bring about the death of every firstborn son in Egypt. Noteworthy is that the Lord hardens Pharaoh’s heart. When a person perpetually hardens his heart against the Lord, it may lead to the terrible judgment of the Lord hardening that person’s heart. “Lord, keep us steadfast in Thy Word!”

A plague of locusts is followed by total darkness. After all the wonders he saw, how sad that Pharaoh remained in the darkness of unbelief. Like Pharaoh, many today are in spiritual darkness. Stir us up, Lord, so we will bring the saving light of Jesus to those lost in the dark.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 10 ESV Text: Exodus 10 KJV Text: Exodus 10:1-29 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 10:      1 And the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh: for I have hardened his heart, and… A plague of locusts is followed by total darkness. After all the wonders he saw, how sad that Pharaoh remained in the darkness of unbelief. Like Pharaoh, many today are in spiritual darkness. Stir us up, Lord, so we will bring the saving light of Jesus to those lost in the dark.

Pharaoh claims He will let God’s people go. But once the plague of hail is lifted, he hardens his heart again, refusing to let the people go. Pray that God give us tender hearts of faith, always willing to hear His Word and receive His forgiveness.

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BibleGateway: Exodus 9 ESV Text: Exodus 9 KJV Text: Exodus 9:1-35 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 9:      1 Then the LORD said unto Moses, Go in unto Pharaoh, and tell him, Thus saith the LORD… Pharaoh claims He will let God’s people go. But once the plague of hail is lifted, he hardens his heart again, refusing to let the people go. Pray that God give us tender hearts of faith, always willing to hear His Word and receive His forgiveness.

The Lord strikes Egypt with three devastating plagues! But Pharaoh still won’t let God’s people go! The sinful human heart is foolishly proud. Only the miracle working power of God’s Word can break inside and work repentance. Lord, tear

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BibleGateway: Exodus 8 ESV Text: Exodus 8 KJV Text: Exodus 8:1-32 KJV Text (alt. audio): Chapter 8:      1 And the LORD spake unto Moses, Go unto Pharaoh, and say unto him, Thus saith the LORD,… The Lord strikes Egypt with three devastating plagues! But Pharaoh still won’t let God’s people go! The sinful human heart is foolishly proud. Only the miracle working power of God’s Word can break inside and work repentance. Lord, tear